US Bridges

Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. N. of Glynwood RD · Structure no. 0633836

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTownline Kossuth R
CrossesAnkerman Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. of Glynwood RD
RouteCounty Highway C0071
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59908, -84.33927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Townline Kossuth R over Ankerman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.